Hey folks. First post here. Just picked up my first ukulele today, as ive been meaning to for a while. Only other musical experience is harmonica, so this will be my first stringed instrument. Anyhow, it is a Hilo uke, it was 50 bucks. I was wondering if anyone had any instructional vids or good sources. Also if someone could point me out to the search function, because for some reason i cant find it and it would probably teach me lots, plus mean i would be nagging you less. Specifically, i need to learn to tune this, strumming (HUUUUUGE problem) and switching fingers quickly (probably would come with practice). I'm also totaly clueless about notes. For example i have no idea how im supposed to play a C major chord at different notes. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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grappler
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welcome to the forums.
the search function is right next to the "New Posts"
im sure you will find all our staff and members very helpful. Enjoy your stay
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the search function is right next to the "New Posts"
im sure you will find all our staff and members very helpful. Enjoy your stay
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Kanaka916
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grappler
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its ok mate. all the best to you.
currently at work. and its 9:25am.. and still strummig haha
currently at work. and its 9:25am.. and still strummig haha
figuring out how to tune this thing is just incredibly problematic. Most of the vids I've seen recuire one string to be properly tuned, and I am not sure if any of mine are. I tried using an online tuner, and the notes sound somewhat close, but the chords just sound disgusting... frustrating stuff. I will have to get my musiscian friend to properly tune this for me. Thanks for the help
Kanaka916
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Invest in a clip on tuner like the pictured below, you won't regret it.
grappler
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funny that, i got the exact same one =]=] hahaha
never regret it one bit
never regret it one bit
uluapoundr
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The new and improved Pono tuner from MGM is a tuner I recommend as it doesn't buzz when you play like the old ones. MGMs prices are good and shipping excellent.
there are some good beginner lessons here
http://www.easyukulele.com/ukulele-video-lessons.html
Heres a chord chart that should be useful
http://www.easyukulele.com/support-files/ukechart.pdf
the lessons here are very good, but might be a bit difficult for a beginner, but worth learning once you can
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7224
This is the first song I learnt on the uke, the video is very easy to follow
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=78nr8QMaUbI
http://www.easyukulele.com/ukulele-video-lessons.html
Heres a chord chart that should be useful
http://www.easyukulele.com/support-files/ukechart.pdf
the lessons here are very good, but might be a bit difficult for a beginner, but worth learning once you can
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7224
This is the first song I learnt on the uke, the video is very easy to follow
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=78nr8QMaUbI
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